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A four-year-old girl, Shivalingam Aadhya, died after accidentally falling into the temple tank near Kalyana Katta in Yadadri on Wednesday. Her family rushed her to AIIMS Bibinagar, where doctors declared her dead. Yadagirigutta police registered a case.

The rupee fell 44 paise to close provisionally at 94.82 against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices and weakness in domestic equities. Meanwhile, the dollar index eased, while Jio Platforms' IPO attracted strong investor demand on Thursday

India swept the men's high jump T63 podium at the Asian Para Games, with Shailesh Kumar winning gold, Varun Bhati taking silver and Rahul claiming bronze. The result marked India's third podium sweep at the Games in para athletics

India and Poland have set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk also discussed the EU-India trade agreement, investment, agriculture, AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, space cooperation, direct flights and maritime connectivity.

Allu Arjun has praised Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2', calling it a showcase of the superstar's star power, swag and aura. Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Riteish Deshmukh and several other celebrities have also congratulated the team on the film's reported success

Anjanaben Bumbadiya won gold and Jayanti Nehra silver in the women's 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Tejalben Damor added another silver for India in the women's 400m T12 event, strengthening the country's medal tally

Dasara return traffic caused congestion on major highways and arterial roads in Hyderabad on Thursday. Queues formed on the Vijayawada–Hyderabad highway, while LB Nagar and Dilsukhnagar witnessed heavy traffic. Durga idol immersion arrangements also contributed to congestion in parts of the city.

The release of Preity Mukhundhan and Roshan Meka-starrer Emo Emo Idi has been postponed after Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam was scheduled for October 30. Director Sailesh Kolanu said the new date would be announced soon and wished the other film success

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of stifling artistic freedom after photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition were removed at Bikaner House in Delhi. Gehlot termed the move an attack on democracy and censorship, while Raihan Vadra claimed the images merely documented recent protests and carried no political message.

A 24-year-old daily-wage labourer from Markapuram in Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after falling under a goods train between Charlapalli and Ghatkesar on Wednesday night. Railway police said he had come to Hyderabad seeking work and were investigating

Two people were injured after a speeding Toyota Fortuner rammed into their i10 at Peerzadiguda in Hyderabad. The car overturned, while the Fortuner crashed into an electricity pole. Police allege the driver was drunk and lacked a valid licence

Private traders offered a record-high price of Rs 9,260 per quintal for cotton in Adilabad on the first day of procurement, exceeding the MSP of Rs 8,667 per quintal. While the CCI stayed away from procurement citing high moisture content, farmers were encouraged by the higher rates offered by private buyers.

Netflix has unveiled the trailer of ‘Akka’, a gangster drama starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte as Bhavani and Rudra. Written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, the story explores rivalry, power, legacy and revenge between two formidable women

Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra expects Royal Challengers Bengaluru to target Indian batters and all-rounders at the WPL 2027 auction. She identified middle-order gaps and a need for a finisher, while predicting greater pressure on Mumbai Indians

Over 600 Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) undergoing compulsory internships in Telangana government hospitals intensified their 15-day-long agitation by staging a dharna outside the Directorate of Medical Education in Hyderabad.

Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde have sought more time to appear before the Delhi Police Crime Branch. The development comes a day after Das and Ranka were released from judicial custody following a week in Tihar Jail

American teenager Iva Jovic defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 on her Ningbo Open debut to reach the quarterfinals. The fourth seed recovered from an early deficit, extended her winning run against Paolini and recorded another milestone in an impressive season

Contract and outsourcing workers at ESI Hospital in Nacharam staged a protest on Thursday over non-payment of salaries for more than four months. The workers, backed by AITUC, accused hospital authorities and contractors of failing to honour promises to clear pending dues and warned of escalating protests.

Shahid Kapoor has wrapped up shooting for the second season of ‘Farzi’. Directors Raj & DK marked the occasion with a behind-the-scenes video showing the actor’s playful antics. Shahid recently reflected on how deeply his character Sunny has become part of him

Residents of a 2BHK colony in Charigaon village of Kumram Bheem Asifabad staged a dharna demanding restoration of drinking water supply. Officials attributed the disruption to the absence of an operator to manage water distribution from the overhead tank and said the Panchayat Department should appoint one.

Hyderabad will host K-Harmony Festa 2026 at Shilpakala Vedika on October 25, bringing together Korean and Telangana culture through music, food, arts, handicrafts and live performances. The show is being organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India and the Telangana government.

A controversy erupted during Mysuru Dasara after SP CB Rishyanth allegedly stopped three Dalit ministers from attending the Nandi Dhwaja puja. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar intervened, allowing them to participate, amid criticism over protocol and alleged caste discrimination

Passengers protested at Maharashtra’s Hingoli railway station, halting the Bhagat Ki Kothi-Kacheguda Express for over two hours over allegations of RPF personnel assaulting a teenager and misbehaving with women. Police intervened, assured an investigation, and the train resumed its journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation. Tusk’s three-day visit focuses on defence, trade, investment, emerging technologies, renewable energy and strategic partnership between India and Poland